Growing Hydrangea in Coastal Areas

Cape Cod is famous for it’s seaside cottages with white picket fences and beautiful blue Hydrangeas. It is more difficult to grow Hydrangeas further away from water, as cold winter temperatures can damage the buds which are set in the fall. Cold temperatures do...

Myths, Moss, and Mushrooms

It’s is a common belief that moss growth is due to soil acidity and that the addition of limestone will improve the soil and kill the moss.  Though pH does have some bearing on moss development, it is not the limiting factor.  It is not too likely that...